Research and Instruction

Searching Special Collections

Searching for materials in McCain Library involves much more than browsing the online catalog. Non-book items, such as archival documents, are described in finding aids. The search box below will search all of the finding aids for the de Grummond Childrens Literature Collection, Manuscripts & Archives, and the Mississippiana Vertical File index.

Search all Finding Aids, Pathfinders, and Vertical File indexes.

Search IN: Special Collections web site de Grummond Collection Manuscripts & Archives

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Finding Aids

In order to organize, store and provide access to archives and manuscripts, we create FINDING AIDS to describe each individual collection. For example, if a person donates their papers to the archives, it becomes a "collection," and a finding aid is created to outline the topics and types of information contained within that particular set of boxes.

de Grummond Children's Literature Finding Aids
Historical Manuscript Finding Aids


Mississippiana Verticle Files

The vertical file contains pamphlets, clippings and other materials relating to specific topics and people in Mississippi.

Mississippiana Vertical File Index

 

 

Using Special Collections

Reference Consultation (What's this?)

Class Instruction (What's this?)

Guidelines for Use

Request Reproductions

Reproduction Fee Schedule

Notification of Intent to Publish

Publication Fee Schedule

Borrowing Materials for Exhibit

Sample Loan Agreement

Pay for Special Collections Services and Products Online